He added that these evils tainting the image of Uganda cannot be tolerated when they are working hard to isolate economic challenges that have bedeviled the Africans for a long time. Museveni says that they cannot risk the young generation to the adversaries of change and development.
According to Museveni, Christians need to be on guard against enemies of Uganda that he said resist development and transformation and push for sectarian interests based on religion and tribe. He said that this is the reason that government is preaching African integration at all levels and all sectors especially trade and enhancement of all services across the African continent.
Catholic bishops call for reconciliation
Friday June 04 2021
A procession of clergy arrives for the Martyrs’ Day Mass at the Uganda Martyrs Catholic Shrine Namugongo, Wakiso District, yesterday. For the second year running, the fete was without fanfare as pilgrims stayed away because of restrictions put in place to check Covid-19 spread. PHOTO | DAVID LUBOWA
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Bishop Ssemogerere urged security agencies to double their efforts in safeguarding the lives of Ugandans and investigating the killings. Kiyinda-Mityana Diocese Bishop Anthony Joseph Antony Zziwa, who is also the chairperson of the Uganda Episcopal Conference, urged everyone to continuously pray for the country amid the rampant killings and other forms of violence.
The Covid-19 pandemic presents a big obstacle to our celebration of the Uganda Martyrs but it could be the opportunity we need to encourage a more constant reflection on our faith
Daily Monitor
Thursday June 03 2021
The late Kampala Archbishop Cyprian Kizito Lwanga (left), then Anglican Archbishop Stanley Ntagali (2nd left), and South Ankole Diocese Bishop Nathan Ahimbisibwe (2nd right) at the Catholic Martyrs’ Shrine, Namugongo in 2018. Photo | File.
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The prelate passed away on April 3 after suffering a heart attack and was laid to rest at Rubanga Cathedral in Kampala.
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Christians will celebrate Martyrs Day without the late Kampala Archbishop Cyprian Kizito Lwanga.
The prelate passed away on April 3 after suffering a heart attack and was laid to rest at Rubanga Cathedral in Kampala.
Dr Lwanga was appointed Kampala Archbishop in 2006 and served in the position until his death. Prior to that, Dr Lwanga served as the Bishop of Kasana-Luweero from 1996 to 2006.
Uganda Martyrs Day 2021: We may be scattered but are not in disarray.
For the second year in a row, Ugandans commemorated a subdued June 3, Martyrs Day.
Paul Samasumo – Vatican City.
It is impossible to describe the devastating consequences of Covid-19 on the celebrations of June 3, feast of the Uganda Martyrs. Dioceses in Uganda take turns annually to animate the one day celebration, which draws millions of pilgrims to the Namugongo Shrine. The day is marked as a national public holiday. The diocese whose turn it is to animate Martyrs Day liturgy at Namugongo literally spends an entire year in meetings, fundraising and various preparations. The sadness and emptiness of it all this year was not lost on Bishop Silverus Jjumba of Masaka Diocese, who presided over the 2021 Martyrs Day Eucharistic celebrations. In keeping with Covid-19 protocols the Mass, at the Namugongo shrine was celebrated before a physical presence of 200 persons only.